Working with High-performing Female Athletes

Knowledge and practical strategies for coaches working with female athletes during puberty and beyond As increasing numbers of females participate in sport, it is important to recognize the particular interactions of exercise and female physiology. Rather than simply applying a blueprint that has been researched and established for male athletes, it is essential to tailor coaching specifically for female athletes, beginning at the youth level. Fundamental physiological differences emerge between men and women during puberty. Understanding these changes enables coaches to develop strategies to ensure that each female athlete is healthy and able to reach her personal full potential; in a way that is sustainable over the long term.